Boston Celtics fans apparently have some warming up to do toward Mitchell Robinson.
One Celtics fan decided to trash talk Robinson over his free throw struggles even after Robinson agreed to sign with Boston in free agency. Robinson noticed, however, and did not take the comment lying down.
“He better be great otherwise he’ll (be remembered) for missing 2 free throws against us,” the Celtics fan wrote.
“That’s cool still sent that a– home remember that,” Robinson fired back.
Mitchell Robinson to a Celtics fan online:
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 9, 2026
Fan: "He better be great otherwise he’ll be remembered for missing 2 free throws against us.”
Mitch: "That's cool still sent that ass home remember that"
(via Celtics/IG) pic.twitter.com/aQKas61NBP
The original comment is in reference to the Celtics’ playoff series with the New York Knicks in 2025, when Boston repeatedly employed the “Hack-a-Mitch” strategy due to Robinson’s awful free throw shooting. Several of his attempts in that series were downright embarrassing, but as Robinson pointed out, the Knicks did wind up winning the series in six games.
The Celtics unquestionably think Robinson provides plenty of money based on the contract they gave him. If Boston fans are still fixated on his free throw shooting a year or two from now, that is probably a sign that this really did not work out for either side.
